Cubeb Essential Oil

Description:

Cubeb is a plant, mainly cultivated in Sumatra and Indonesian Islands of Java. It was taken to Europe via Venetian trade by the Arabs. The botanical name of the plant is Litsae cubeba. This is a plant well-known for its fruits and vital oil.

Uses & Benefits:

Cubeb oil is used as an antiseptic to treat inflammations, infections and skin rashes.

This oil is also considered truly effective in the healing process of urinary infections.

It is also used as massage oil for reducing muscular aching and stress.

Infections like glee, Leucorrhoea and gonorrhea are also treated by using cubeb oil.

This oil is also helpful in treating throat infections and hypertension.

It is widely used for cooking, at times as an alternative to pepper.

Cubeb Essential Oil Specification:

Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba

Common name: Litsea cubeba essential oil

Origin: China

Mode of Extraction: Steam distilled

Parts Used: Fruit

Note Classification: Top

Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow liquid

Organoleptic Properties: Crisp, citrus aroma

Refractive Index at 20 °C: 1.480 - 1.490

Specific Gravity at 20 °C: 0.880 - 0.910

Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers